Sheriff Opposing Beer, Wine Permits At Kingsland Store

KINGSLAND - Sheriff Jack Rodgers was at both the Cleveland County Quorum Court and Kingsland City Council meetings over the past week asking each body to oppose a request by the Dollar General store at Kingsland to sell alcoholic beverages there.

Fairgrounds Hosting First Sunday Lunch

RISON - The Cleveland County Fair Association will host its First Sunday Lunch fundraiser, this Sunday, April 7, at the County Fairgrounds.The lunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.This month's menu includes outback chicken, roasted potatoes, green beans, salads, bread, tea and dessert.

Woodlawn Spanish Program Holding Bake Sale, Auction

WOODLAWN - The Woodlawn Spanish program is sponsoring its second annual bake sale and auction Thursday, March 28. There will be an on-site silent auction from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. in the open classroom of the high school. An online auction will be posted as well at whsbears.org.

Bethel #1 To Host Breakfast, Easter Service This Sunday

RISON - Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church, 2230 Hwy. 35 North near Rison, will be having an Easter breakfast fellowship beginning at 7 a.m. Sunday in the Family Life Center followed by the Easter Service beginning at 8 a.m. Bethel #1 is located on Hwy. 35 North about 1.5 miles west of the Hwy.

Local Cemetery Meetings and Donations for Upkeep

Varnell Cemetery Seeking Donations for UpkeepRISON - Varnell Cemetery is seeking donations for cemetery upkeep.Donations can be mailed to Debbie Offutt, 210 Old Mt. Elba Rd, Rison, AR 71665.For more info, call (870) 5106408.

County Courthouse, Rison City Hall To Be Closed Friday

RISON - The Cleveland County Courthouse, Cleveland County Solid Waste Transfer at Rison and Rison City Hall will be closed this Friday, March 29, in observance of Good Friday, County Judge Jimmy Cummings and Rison Mayor Charles Roberts have announced.

Federal Grants Aim to Expand Forestry Recruitment in Arkansas

MONTICELLO - The forestry program at University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) is working to expand the forestry workforce, and has received grant funds to help with those initiatives.  In her first year as Assistant Professor, Dr.

Rison Student's Photograph Selected for Governor's Young Artist Competition

RISON - Braden Matthews, a junior at Rison High School submitted a photograph to the 2024 Governor's Young Artist Competition with the theme being 'The Natural State.

School Lunches for April 1-5

Rison ElementaryMonday - Roasted Chicken or Chicken Sandwich.Tuesday - Soft taco or hamburger.Wednesday - Chicken Alfredo or chicken sandwich.Thursday - Bean Burrito of Hot Dog.Friday - Pizza, pizza and sidekicks (+nachos for 4-6 grade).

First Sunday Lunch April 7 at Fairgrounds

RISON - The Cleveland County Fair Association will host its First Sunday Lunch fundraiser, this Sunday, April 7, at the County Fairgrounds.The lunch will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.This month's menu includes outback chicken, roasted potatoes, green beans, salads, bread, tea and dessert.